In Norse mythology, Dökkálfar ("Dark Elves") [a] and Ljósálfar ("Light Elves") [b] are two contrasting types of elves; the dark elves dwell within the earth and have a dark complexion, …

The Elves, or ‘Álfar’ in Old Norse, are among the most mysterious and fascinating beings in Norse mythology. Their representation has ranged from beautiful, ethereal creatures that are both …

An elf (Old Norse álfr, Old English ælf, Old High German alb, Proto-Germanic *albaz) is a certain kind of demigod-like being in the pre-Christian mythology and religion of the Norse and other …

Mar 8, 2021 · Elves and dwarves represent minor divine figures in Norse mythology. Elves (álfar) and dwarves (dvergar) have in common their talent for creating precious objects, skill, agility, …

For a long time, views about elves in Old Norse mythology were defined by Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda, which talks about svartálfar, dökkálfar and ljósálfar ("black elves", "dark elves", …

Dec 28, 2022 · Elves inhabit two possible realms in Norse myth: Alfheim (or Álfheimr) and Svartalfheim. “Álfheim” means “Land of the Elves,” so it is undoubtedly an Elf realm. However, …

Norse elves were considered supernatural, magical creatures, responsible for playing a role in the past, present, and future of the world. While there are various descriptions of elves dotted …

Feb 28, 2024 · Known as the light elves (or bright elves), or ‘ljósálfar’, they are distinguished from the black or dark elves, the‘svartálfr’ and from dwarves, the ‘dvergr’, by their luminous presence.

In Norse cosmology, Álfheimr (Old Norse: [ˈɑːlvˌhɛimz̠], "Land of the Elves" or "Elfland"; anglicized as Alfheim), also called "Ljósálfheimr" (Ljósálf[a]heimr [ˈljoːsˌɑːlv(ɑ)ˌhɛimz̠], "home of the Light …

Elves are divine beings, according to Norse mythological sources. The Norse Alfar are the earliest known elves, akin to the Anglo-Saxon ylfe (singular ælf). The scanty notices of them show that …